Most Presidents try to make every last day in power count, so why does Obama look like his practicing for a new career as a stand-up comic rather than trying to secure what's left of his legacy?

Most Presidents try to make every last day in power count, so why does Obama look like his practicing for a new career as stand-up comic rather than trying to secure what's left of his legacy?

School is definitely out for the summer at The White House.

When President Obama isn't encouraging non-binary students to be proud of their sexuality - of which they are uncertain - he's prancing around the Oval Office like a kid with a new phone, making spoof videos to entertain the nation.

Obama seems to be practiving for a post-White House stand up career. He made a spoof video released Saturday night where he practices Snapchat, makes jokes about morning beer and chills in his cool sunglasses with John Boehner

He's so down with the kids, he's underground. So busy coolin' with his homies he's got brain freeze.

And that's precisely the problem.

It may be fairly entertaining to watch someone in high office show they are not actually made of stone. He even managed to get our Queen in on the act, sparring with Prince Harry ahead of the Invictus Games. And she's only ever played the fool with the immaculate James Bond.

Admittedly he is able to do things no other politician can; sing, dance, act human. It's a credible threat he'd be pretty useful between the sheets with Michelle - something I can't say of the British Prime Minister who undoubtedly keeps his socks on for comfort.

But being a regular guy, does not excuse a President acting like a kid from YouTube desperate to advertise Oreos or snag a TV deal. Someone needs to tell him to put his phone away and concentrate on how he wants to be remembered. And I can't believe this is it.

Usually at this point in Presidential proceedings, the man in charge of the Free World is trying to make every last day of power count - busy jet-setting about, securing their legacy as a global statesman, for their future, more lucrative career *see Tony Blair for details*.

Mic drop! Malia, right, is off to Harvard and by the time she gets there he'll be instagramming photos in a leotard at this rate. His approval ratings have plummeted

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In contrast, I am assuming Obama believes his calling is as a stand up comic or after-dinner speaker, because he is advertising his services like a hooker wearing a safety harness and no knickers.

His kids must be mortified. Malia is off to Harvard in a year and if her dad continues on his current trajectory by then he'll be posting Insta pics of himself in a leotard doing yoga at the 18th hole.

It's not as if he just a got SAT scores north of 1500 and has cause to celebrate. Voters have been singularly unimpressed with his ability to deliver on his promises during his administration.

Despite starting his presidency with some of the highest approval ratings in history, a FoxNews poll earlier this year shows his approval rating is on the floor. This brilliant orator capable who said 'yes we can' has turned into 'no, we didn't...but have you seen my clip on Buzzfeed? Voters are disillusioned and don't want to be fed click-bait.

Despite the big fish showing up for a celeb-fest at his final Correspondents Dinner, history tends not too judge Presidents of the United States on their gags or their guest lists. Bit rather on things they actually achieved.

The Obamas even got the royals in on his routine - sparring with Prince Harry and the Queen ahead of the Invictus Games

Playing a video of his bloopers during his time in office, we saw him fall down the stairs of Air Force One, trip up steps into the office and getting The Beast stuck on a nasty ramp. But he left out some of the biggest bloopers from his time in office; not achieving gun reform, not delivering on Obamacare and failing to make the country safer from terrorism.

A defining moment of the new Presidential race was Obama's failure to respond at speed to the terror shootings at San Bernardino, seeming weak in the face of attack. Meanwhile two thirds of voters says he has failed to handle ISIS, a similar number say he has failed to curtail illegal immigration.

His impotence in this area fueled the surge of Republican support for Donald Trump. At a time when the country was gripped by fear, Donald reassured them he would build a wall and ban Muslims from the USA.

Bombastic rhetoric? Absolutely. I recognise these are impossible promises to keep. But they did at least indicate a man in touch with the mood of the nation. As opposed to a man closer to his own reflection in the mirror.

It's no wonder Americans are voting for Trump - the country is mad and sick of the joker who is slow to respond to national security issues

In the latest Fox poll, 61 percent of voters say they are unhappy with the direction of the country under Obama. Nearly 70% saying they are somewhat angry about the situation.

Looking at the strength of support for Donald Trump, winning all five of his recent primaries and his promise to 'Make America Great Again' suggesting a turn-around after 'no, we didn't', I'd say 'somewhat angry' was an understatement. Most look fuming mad.

Even if you aren't a Republican and support the other Beast in the Presidential fleet - Hillary Clinton - you might recognize she has quite a task on her hands. Many will vote for anything other than more of the same.

While some may not be enjoying the emergence of Donald Trump 2.0, he is looking a great deal more Presidential than the current joker enjoying the limelight.

Better Full Fat Trump, than more Obama-lite

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KATIE HOPKINS: Why does Barack Obama look like he is practicing for a new career?